Geologist

Role Overview

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits, inspect and monitor regulated entities, provide compliance and technical assistance, monitor and assess air, land, and water quality, and respond to incidents involving spills.

As a member of the Geological Services Section, this position provides professional geologic and related technical expertise to IDEM, other governmental agencies and the public. The position primarily contributes to the objectives of properly characterizing and remediating uncontrolled waste and spill sites by performing or evaluating advanced geologic, environmental geologic, engineering geologic and hydrogeologic work so that human health and the environment are protected and contaminated properties can again be economically viable.

An Indiana Driver's License is required.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

• Provide geologic consultation utilizing technical expertise regarding engineering geology, hydrogeology, and geology.
• Understand, interpret, and employ applicable State and Federal regulatory rules, guidance, and policies related to geological investigations and contaminant remediation.
• Lead or assist field teams during site investigations.
• Evaluate and assist in developing geologically related plans and documents.
• Develop and write technical reports and correspondence including tabulating and interpreting data for reports.
• Follow proper sampling procedures and use appropriate geophysical and other field techniques.
• Review and evaluate technical guidance documents, reports, journals, and related articles.
• Determine historic geologic and hydrogeologic conditions utilizing agency files.
• Assist in geological enforcement actions.
• Provide technical assistance to other staff, state and federal agencies, industries, contractors, and the public.

• Perform complex data analysis and interpretation to determine locations and extent of underground sources of drinking water.

• Work with the Testing Team to report findings and make recommendations of construction material aggregates and soils for highway construction. Research/investigate into construction contracts that do not comply with specifications.
• Administer INDOT’s Certified Aggregate Producers Program (CAPP) program at the District level. Regulate and monitor all aggregate sources assigned to the District and ensure compliance with Department specifications and guidelines.

• Licensed Professional Geologist in Indiana preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, theories, and methodologies applied to geologic/hydrogeologic science and related fields.
• Thorough knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply all applicable federal and state laws, environmental regulations, acts, and guidelines.
• Extensive knowledge of applied statistics, environmental design, geologic sampling, and interpretation of geologic analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of remedial and corrective action as it relates to various program areas.
• Ability to conduct intensive research for geologic and hydrogeological advancement of the program area.
• Ability to determine resolutions and new approaches to various geotechnical problems.
• Specialized knowledge of geophysical instrumentation including Electro magnetometer, Resistivity Meter, and Seismograph.
• Specialized knowledge of well hydraulics, groundwater modeling, drinking water management, waste and wastewater management, and related regulations.

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Geological Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions…